Riley Merino
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Longtime music industry professional performing in and managing hundreds of shows a year at venues all over the front range and all western states from Missouri to California. Career music teacher in both private and public settings teaching up to 30 lessons a week on guitar, bass, piano, and drums. Detail-oriented and personable extrovert interested in connecting like-minded creatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Manager
various bands
Denver, CO
09.2022 - Current
- Booked and managed tour routes through California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Wyoming, Missouri, and Arkansas.
- Negotiate contracts on behalf of band for better guarantees at larger cap venues.
- Network with and communicate with promoters, talent buyers, and other bands to cultivate stronger connections and make fruitful friendships towards building bands' resumes.
- Ensure the safety and timeliness of all band members, crew, and equipment during travel and performance events.
- Strategize digital marketing campaigns and schedule posts to grow online audience and hit critical markets.
- Managed budgets and filed taxes to maintain financial stability of bands' projects.
Music Teacher
West Jefferson Middle School
Conifer, CO
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Manage classroom of up to 50 students at times to keep them focused and learning band/orchestra instruments
- Learn basic technique on brass, woodwind, string, and percussion instruments well enough to distill to 6-8th graders.
- Order sheet music to highlight specific techniques to plan lessons around for students.
- Spend 7 hours a week planning lessons and pulling aside students one-on-one to ensure they are not struggling
- Cultivate an environment of mutual respect between student and instructor.
- Invite students to give suggestions on music they enjoy to keep them engaged and involved in their learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO12-2022
Skills
- Media Relations
- Merchandising management
- Performance Planning
- Music teaching expertise
- Music theory knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Band Manager
various bands
09.2022 - Current
Music Teacher
West Jefferson Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business
University of Colorado Denver
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